Clinical Nurse Specialist - Travel Team - Public Health B6

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The purpose of this role is to undertake the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) utilising specialist clinical knowledge to inform decision making and clinical judgment by independently managing the care of patients who wish to travel to other countries. High levels of specialist clinical assessment, decision making and clinical judgement to formulate appropriate vaccination and treatment plans are required.

This post holder will provide specialist advice and support for clients to aid in their decision making when travelling to countries in which additional vaccination or specialist travel medicines are required or recommended. Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives. Support the development of the service to improve practice and work collaboratively across healthcare boundaries, implementing and evaluating evidence‑based standards, guidelines and policies.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

• The location for this post is the Parkview Resource Centre
• The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

• Responsible for providing specialist travel advice and undertaking full travel health consultations and risk assessment/monitoring
• Responsible for NHS Travel vaccine administration and management in line with Patient Group Directive’s and Best Practice Guidelines or Prescribing as required for specialist role and in line with prescribing competence
• Provide clinical leadership in relation to the management of the Travel Service working at specialist practice level to provide mentoring, supervision and clinical advice where required to the multidisciplinary team
• Develop effective partnerships and positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external agencies to support seamless care provision across all agencies
• Participate in the appraisal process and Personal Development Plan Review in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework. Support management of performance issues for area of responsibility. Provide and participate in clinical and peer supervision
• Participate in the development of local procedures and protocols ensuring compliance with National legislation and NHSGGC policies and identify opportunities for the continuous development of service
• To support NHSGGC values of quality, teamwork, care and compassion, dignity and respect, and openness, honesty, and responsibility through the application of appropriate behaviours and attitudes
• For area of expertise provide specialist advice and teaching to the multidisciplinary team. May work in collaboration with education providers and other key stakeholders to ensure staff competency is achieved and maintained

• First level Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and Revalidation
• Evidence of significant post registration professional practice travel experience to undertake and fulfil the key areas for this post
• Evidence of TREC course completion or equivalent (Desired but not essential)
• Evidence of delegation and support to skill mix teams
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills/ability to prioritise workload
• Competent in standard IT packages e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel
• Prescribing experience relevant to specialist role e.g. nurse prescribing (v100/v150) or independent supplementary prescribing (v300) (Desired but not essential)
• Diploma in Travel Medicine or equivalent (Desired but not essential)

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.